AIESEC in Sweden Annual Report 2019-2020

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AIESEC AIESEC is an international youth-run, non-governmental and not-for-proďŹ t organization that provides young people with leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and global volunteer exchange experiences. The organization focuses on empowering young people to make a Progressive social impact. The AIESEC network includes approximately 44,280 members in 120+ countries. AIESEC is a non-governmental in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), is an independent arm of the UN DPI and UN's OfďŹ ce of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, member of ICMYO,[4] and is recognized by UNESCO. Since we were founded, we have engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young people who have been through an AIESEC experience. The impact of our organization can be seen through our alumni who represent business, NGO and world leaders, including Jan Eliasson, Former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martti Atisaari of Finland. AIESEC is run by young people for young people, enabling a strong experience to all its stakeholders. Our members are part of an exciting, driven global network. They are able to contribute to societal change while exploring their own vision for a positive impact on society. We are supported by thousands of partner organizations around the globe who look to AIESEC to support the development of youth and to access top talent through our global internship program. Our alumni are in commendable positions within their organizations and communities. They use the experience, skills and inspiration AIESEC has provided them to be agents of positive change within today's society.


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